
Hikvision Technical Manual
DS-2CD832F(-E) IP Camera
Technical Manual
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Notices
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Contents
1. Key Features
2. Specifications
3. Dimension

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1. Key Features
z Linux OS Embedded
z CS Mount Lens (Provide Optional Adapter for C Mount Lens)
z TI DaVinci Hardware Compression
z H.264 / MPEG-4 Video Compression
z 1 Channel Audio Compression
z Support 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF Real Time Compression
z Support SD Card for Local Recording
z Support Dual Stream Compression
z Support Motion Detection, and Notification on PC Client
z Support both Variable Bit Rate and Variable Frame Rate
z Support TCP / IP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS, RTP / RTCP, PPPoE, etc.
z Support IE for Network Preview
z Support HIKVISION Watermark
z Support PTZ Control
z Support Sensor Alarm Input and Relay Output
z Support Network Intercom Function
z Compatible with Current HIKVISION DVR/DVS SDK and Client Software

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2. Specifications
Parameter
Model
DS-2CD832F (-E) (-W)
Camera
Image Sensor 1/4 inch CMOS
Effective Pixels 640 (H) × 480 (V)
Lens Mount C / CS mount
Lens Option
Auto Iris Lens ---
Min. Illumination 0.4Lux @ F1.2
Day & Night Electronic
Compression Standard
Video Compression H.264 / MPEG-4
Video Output 32 K ~ 2M, adjustable (8Mbps maximum)
Audio Compression OggVorbis
Image
Image Resolution 704 x 576, 640 x 480, 528 x 384, 704 x 288, 352 x 288, 176 x 144
Frame Rate 25fps (704 x 576), 30fps (704 x 480)
Functions
Motion Detect Support
Dual Stream Support
Heartbeat Support
SD Card Local Recording Support
Password Protect Support
Protocols TCP / IP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS, RTP / RTCP, PPPoE (FTP, SMTP, NTP, SNMP addible);
Interface
Audio Input
1 channel 3.5mm audio interface (2.0~2.4Vp-p, 1kΩ)
Audio Output 1 channel 3.5mm audio interface (Line level, 600Ω)
Communication 1 RJ45 10M / 100M self-adapted Ethernet port and, 1 RS-485 interface
Alarm Input
1 channel signal input ( 0~12VDC )
Alarm Output 1 channel signal relay output
Others
Working Temperature
-10℃ ~ 60℃
Power Supply 12VDC, ±10%, (-E) series support PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Power Consumption 3W MAX
Dimensions (mm) 63 × 59 × 116
Weight 650g

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